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  • 1.  The 'Green New Scam'– REALLY?

    Posted 07-20-2026 05:37 PM

    The 'Green New Scam'– REALLY?

    They say a picture is worth a thousand words. How about a graph?

    US Building Sector Energy Cost Savings 1995-2025.jpg


    The Trump administration's attack and systematic dismantling of building energy codes and appliance efficiency standards relies on misleading comparisons and obsolete building codes.


    Architects, allied professionals, modern building codes, and standards have saved Americans $3.48 trillion in energy costs since 2005!


    You can check out all the data and read the full article The 'Green New Scam'– REALLY? which was just published today in ARCHITECT Magazine, at the following link:


    https://www.architectmagazine.com/design/the-green-new-scam-really


    Please share with your networks, colleagues, and local governments!


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    Edward Mazria, FAIA FRAIC
    Architecture 2030


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  • 2.  RE: The 'Green New Scam'– REALLY?

    Posted 07-22-2026 10:49 AM

    The Green New Scam is the reflecting pool 'renovation.'  That one's super easy to fact check.   😊



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    Gail Napell, AIA Emerita, LEED AP BD+C
    Citizen Architect at Large
    San Rafael CA
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  • 3.  RE: The 'Green New Scam'– REALLY?

    Posted 07-22-2026 04:19 PM
    This is a very revealing article.  I urge members to read it and draw your own conclusions.  

    Thanks once again to Ed Mazria for sharing his extremely valuable insight.   

    Cheers,
    Ralph

    Ralph Bicknese, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, LEED Fellow
    Principal
    hellmuth + bicknese architects
    7211 Manchester Ave.
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    rbicknese@hellmuth-bicknese.com
    www.hellmuth-bicknese.com

    Transformative and regenerative architectural, planning and consulting services - integrating design excellence with exemplary environmental performance to evoke positive impact and enrich life.


















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